SALINAS, Calif. – Mann Packing was selected as the Produce Vendor of the Year for 2015 by US Foods on Nov. 2 and 3 at the US Foods Fall 2015 Food Lovers Forum in Chicago.
US Foods presents six vendor of the year awards which includes an Innovation Award, four category awards (Center of the Plate, Grocery, Non-Foods and Produce) and the Easy To Do Business With Award.
According to US Foods, the awards recognize the vendor partners who demonstrate excellence over the past year in various aspects, including as innovators in packaging development and R&D, experts in commodity purchasing and risk management, and creators of new, ingenious solutions that add value to products. The selected vendors also provided best-in-class service to US Foods associates and shared customers.
“We are honored that US Foods recognized Mann and our relationship with them,” said Gina Nucci, director of foodservice marketing. “They are an important customer we look forward to further building a significant partnership together.”
This is the second foodservice award Mann Packing received in 2015.
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About Mann Packing Company
Mann Packing is located in Salinas, Calif., in the heart of America’s salad bowl. Mann’s carries the distinguished certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)—the most widely recognized and respected certification in the United States for women's business enterprises.
An industry leading, third-generation supplier of premium fresh vegetables—including commodity products and fresh veg mixes, dishes and salads—Mann’s celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2014.
Staying on the cutting edge of package and product innovation has made Mann’s a regarded consumer brand; being vigilant on food safety practices and compliancy regulations has made it a trusted brand among retailers and consumers. Solid relationships with its grower partners ensures Mann’s ability to continually offer the freshest, most wholesome vegetable products in the market.
Pictured L to R: Josh Waters, US Foods far left; Cody Ramsey, Mann Packing middle; Rick Russo Mann Packing on right
Source: Mann Packing Company
